The New Hyundai i30
By Kamesh G
The all new Hyundai i30 was undoubtedly designed around the comfort of the driver. From its fully adjustable steering wheel, sporty seating and optimal gearshift positioning to its vivid LCD instrument display and a highly responsive drivetrain, the i30 lets the driver experience ultimate mobile comfort and control. In turn the extra legroom, exceptional air management and contoured chair support is guaranteed to make a lasting impression on passengers no matter if they are in the back or front seats of the car.
The Hyundai i30 Specs
Thanks to a much longer wheelbase the new Hyundai i30 now boasts a spacious cabin that gives all occupants more freedom of movement while also creating an increased luggage capacity. But just how much? Well, with the rear seats upright the i30's load volume now measures 340 litres and with the seats down, a HUGE 1250 litres. Beyond the obvious storage space, this compact also offers clever packing space solutions like seat rear pockets, a sunglass holder and a cooled (yes you read that right, a cooled) glove compartment to name but a few awesome features.
The Hyundai i30 1.6L and 2.0L Models
There are two dynamic petrol engines that are available in the top selling Hyundai i30 range. An economical 1.6L model and the more powerful 2.0L model - both are equipped with 5-speed manual transmissions, 16 valves and Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) that allow the car to achieve optimum performance and maximum fuel efficiency in their class.
The 1.6L Hyundai i30 delivers an amazing 89kW of power at 6200rpm and 153Nm of torque at 4200rpm while the 2.0L model produces a very highly competitive 105kW at 6000rpm and 186Nm at 4600rpm. Both i30 models offer surprisingly low combined fuel consumption figures of 6.2L/100km and 7.1L/100km respectively. This makes the new Hyundai i30 both an affordable as well as an environmentally friendly motor vehicle to drive.
First-Class Features
Top quality finishes and features come standard on all of the new Hyundai i30 range. This means that leather seating, 16" alloy wheels on the 1.6L and 17" alloys and a sunroof on the 2.0L add to its aesthetic appeal while climate control, electric windows and a fully integrated radio/CD/mp3/aux/USB audio system create superior comfort for both passengers and drivers alike. And with standard safety features that include dual front, side and curtain airbags, crumple zones, side impact protection, ABS with EBD and ESP, driver peace of mind is a assured.
The author is a motoring enthusiast and Hyundai fan who was born in Korea, but now resides in South Africa. He has had a lifelong affair with writing and motoring that has ensured that these two passions are constantly used to promote vehicles from the land of his birth such as the entire Hyundai motoring range. Read more about new Hyundai i30.
